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Saturday, October 6, 2012

Wyatt's Halloween Pillow

I have resisted getting out the fall/Halloween decor this year since we are trying to de-clutter and start packing up for our impending move. I feel kind of bad though, because I know the kids have fun decorating for holidays. So I thought I could just decorate their room a little and call it good. The other day I really felt the need to do some festive sewing, so I made Wyatt a pillow.

I had the bright idea to mimic candy corn in the fabric colors and was so pleased with myself as I sewed this up. Then I actually saw some candy corn and realized my color order was a little mixed up. But I had already started the quilting and wasn't about to redo it.

For the quilting, I just made random slightly waved lines. I really like this kind of quilting, not just because it is seriously easy, but I love the look of it, too. Especially in a denser style, like this mini by Megan at Canoe Ridge Creations. See that top print? It is Haybale in Cream by October Afternoon for Riley Blake and I love it. It makes a great neutral and also comes in a pretty yellow that I used for a few of the things I made Jill.

After the quilting I fused these letters onto the pillow and just sewed around the edges, nothing fancy.

To finish the pillow I just made my usual simple envelope closure. I really want to try making a zippered back, but keep forgetting to buy zippers that are long enough. I've had this orange dotty fabric for a while and haven't found a good use for it until now. I like to pretend its pumpkins to really carry out the theme. Next step...make one for Carson.

Hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend! Today I'm hoping to get some pictures taken of a couple quilts I need to share and tomorrow we are headed to the zoo. See you soon!

About Me

Thanks for stopping by! I'm Toni. Wife to Roger and mama to four kids age 6 and under. Originally from Iowa, grew up in Tennessee, and now enjoying what Indiana has to offer. My degree is in Agriculture, but right now my job is to stay home raising my kids and helping Rog on the farm. Living the dream, baby!